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October 3, 2026

Korea loses archery streak: Silver in women’s team recurve

South Korea's 28-year winning streak in women's team recurve archery at the Asian Games ended Friday when India defeated the Korean trio 5-3 in the final at Aichi-Nagoya. Lee Yun-ji, Kang Chae-young, and Oh Ye-jin fell short despite Korea's dominance since 1998. A close fourth set—with judges reviewing one arrow—ultimately sealed India's victory and Korea's first silver in this event.
Why It Matters
If you follow Korean sports culture or spend time around expats here, this is a big deal—archery is huge in Korea, and losing a 28-year gold streak stings.
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